Rabbits and guinea pigs can be terrific friends for children, and the relationship can be rewarding for everyone involved. It takes some work, though, parents. The main themes aren’t that different than sharing your home with a dog, or cat, or really even other humans! Teaching kids how to live with and love tiny animals … Continue Reading
Other than great hay, there is nothing better than a huge variety of leaves, flowers, sticks, and other plant bits. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you’ve got food! A lot of these things can be done in containers, and even indoors, so if you don’t have 40 acres, don’t worry. (here’s … Continue Reading
Most animals can’t digest fiber well, and it travels through them without much happening. Rabbits, however, have this nifty way of breaking down fibrous plant material and getting to all the nutrition stored inside. In the rabbit GI system, food goes into the mouth, down the throat, through the stomach, through the intestines, then the colon … Continue Reading
Sniffing around in the grass, feeling the sun on your back…who doesn’t enjoy a little outside time? You can certainly take your rabbit or guinea pig outdoors, if you take a few steps to keep things safe. photo credit: ink361 The most important rule: never leave your small animal outside unattended. You’ve got to be there, keeping … Continue Reading
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